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Cartesian diver

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A small, partially airfilled object, such as an eyedropper or glass tube, that is placed in a sealed container of water, which demonstrates the principle of buoyancy (Archimedes' principle) and the ideal gas law.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: bottle imp, Cartesian devil

Antonyms: none provided

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